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It effectively gives you a camera with a 7 inch rear screen. It shows whatever would be on the camera rear screen (but much larger). When switched on and connected the camera screen is blank and is replaced by the monitor. In live view or playback it shows whatever would have been on the screen. Particularly useful for video but can also be used for stills. The number of connections at the rear suggests there may also be other uses that I have not explored. The Velcro you can see at the side is for connecting the included sun hood, which is useful for outdoor work.

The monitor does not have to be on the camera. With a longer lead it could be placed anywhere - on a lighting stand or similar.

Comment by smudge posted on Calumet 7 inch Field Monitor at 24/03/2017 - 08:36

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Payment received with thanks. Sold!

Comment by smudge posted on Zigview SC-V100R digital viewfinder at 23/03/2017 - 22:29

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Mag07 wrote:
Some lovely shots you posted. Have to say I am considering swapping my old version for this one. It's seems to be consistently better at the long end; not to mention the smaller form factor and improved focusing.
Same here. The old version is a great travel lens but the new one looks to be even better.

Comment by smudge posted on New DA55-300PLM on K70 at 23/03/2017 - 18:15

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I have too many tripods. Time to let a couple of bits go.

Manfrotto 058B Triaut tripod with Manfrotto 029 head.

Spec of the tripod here http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-manfrotto-058b-triaut-tripod/p10849
And the current version of the head herehttp://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-manfrotto-229-3d-super-pro-head/p10897

This is a large heavy tripod which extends much taller than most. Man enough to support heavy kit. The head is well suited to it (by the look of it Manfrotto designed them as a matching pair. The tripod is in excellent condition. The head is fully functional but with some paint loss from one corner. I am only selling because I have since acquired a Gitzo 'giant' which goes even taller.

£200 for the set plus £25 UK postage. Ideally I would prefer cash on collection from Forest Gate, East London on this one.

See item 12 in the picture below:
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Giottos MM5570 monopod

In very good condition. Extended height 176cm, closed 63cm. Has a built in swivel head and removable plate. Has 3 small legs concealed in the bottom section that can attach to the base to make it free standing.
Item 1 in the picture above.

£45 delivered to UK.


Manfrotto 393 lens support
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For spec see here http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-manfrotto-393-long-lens-monopod-bracket/p1105...
This alternative to a gimbal head is big and ugly but works well. Says for monopods but works equally well on tripods. Comes with a 14cm long QR plate. Top right in the picture below.

£100 delivered to UK
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Comment by smudge posted on Tripod, monopod and heads at 23/03/2017 - 15:44

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jeallen01 wrote:
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FWIW, have you tried the grip on the K-3 because some 3rd party ones will fit as the locating pins are slightly smaller than the Pentax version (that's how I fitted one on to my K-3, although I did have to use some neoprene padding along the top edge of the grip, and the actions of a couple of the buttons are reversed)?
I have not tried but TBH I'm not really a grip person. I think I only used this one once in all the time I had it, so I'm happy to let it go. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Comment by smudge posted on Third party battery grip for K7 or K5 series cameras. at 23/03/2017 - 14:56

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In good condition. Unmarked glass, some rub marks on the hood. Gives excellent results. My walk around lens until I got the DA16-85.

With front and rear caps and hood. No box.

£145 delivered to UK

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Comment by smudge posted on Sigma 17-70 EX DC Macro 2.8-4.5 at 23/03/2017 - 14:48

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These are still available from Calumet. For full details see https://www.calphoto.co.uk/product/Calumet-7-LCD-HDMI-Monitor/DF0200?tracking=|s...

In excellent condition with instructions and box. I will also include a spare battery.

Note that the HDMI cable supplied is compatable with Pentax cameras up to the K5 series. The K3 and K1 have a smaller HDMI socket so will require an adaptor or a different cable (easily obtainable).

£150 delivered to UK. Though I will need to check who will deliver stuff with lithium batteries - I hope that Royal Mail will.

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Just give an idea of size. (K01 not included )

Comment by smudge posted on Calumet 7 inch Field Monitor at 23/03/2017 - 14:24

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This gadget can act as a multi-angle finder, a remote shutter release, an interval shutter release, a motion detector shutter release. It comes with eyepiece adaptors for Pentax, Nikon, Canon. They were expensive when new - indeed some optimists are still asking over £200 for them on ebay.

The only fault I can see with this is that a small piece of the Pentax viewfinder housing has chipped off. This does not impact on operation and it still fits snugly and securely in place.

£35 delivered to UK.
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This shows how it looks in use (K1 not included )

Comment by smudge posted on Zigview SC-V100R digital viewfinder at 23/03/2017 - 14:04

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I recently traded in my K5II for a K3 so this battery grip is no longer of use to me. I hardly used it so it is in excellent condition. Has separate trays for either AA or lithium batteries.

£20 delivered to UK.

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Comment by smudge posted on Third party battery grip for K7 or K5 series cameras. at 23/03/2017 - 13:51

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The reports that I have seen do not include cameras within the definition of 'electronic devices'. They list laptops, tablets, e-readers, game consoles and very large phones.

Comment by smudge posted on No more digital cameras allowed in carry on baggage at 22/03/2017 - 07:30

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